Description
This easy and delicious pizza baguette recipe features crispy French baguette slices topped with tomato puree, sweet red bell peppers, green olives, fresh mozzarella, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, baked to golden perfection with a sprinkle of dried oregano.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 baguette (crispy, fresh and ready to go with tomato on top)
- 2/3 cup pureed tomatoes (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (washed, deseeded, and sliced into thin strips)
- Green olives (sliced very thinly)
- 1 ball fresh mozzarella (diced; add more if desired)
- Extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
- Dried oregano (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 390ºF (200ºC) with the fan setting on to ensure even cooking.
- Slice the baguette: Slice the baguette lengthwise in half and place both halves cut side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spread the tomato puree: Spread the pureed tomatoes evenly over each half of the baguette. Season with a pinch of salt and drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil on top.
- Prepare the toppings: Wash, deseed, and slice the red bell pepper into thin strips. Slice the green olives very thinly. Dice the fresh mozzarella.
- Add the toppings: Arrange the sliced olives first over the tomato spread, followed by the red bell pepper strips, and then sprinkle the diced mozzarella evenly on top.
- Season and drizzle: Sprinkle dried oregano over the assembled toppings and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil to enhance flavor and texture.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the baguette is golden and crispy and the mozzarella is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot: Remove from the oven and serve immediately while the pizza baguette is hot and flavorful.
Notes
- Experiment with different toppings like mushrooms, ham, or fruits to customize your pizza baguette.
- Use a French baguette for the best crispiness on the outside and softness inside.
- Avoid spreading tomato puree on the edges of the baguette to keep them crispy rather than soggy.
- If you prefer a stronger cheese flavor, add extra mozzarella or other cheeses like parmesan or cheddar.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and oregano to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
